Airoli sits at Navi Mumbai’s northwestern edge, where the Trans-Harbour rail line emerges from the Thane-Belapur industrial corridor and approaches the Mulund-Airoli Bridge — one of only two road bridges connecting Mumbai island to Navi Mumbai, the other being the Vashi Bridge. That bridging function gives Airoli a transit significance out of proportion to its residential size. Every bus, car, and truck crossing the Mulund-Airoli Bridge arrives in Navi Mumbai’s developed zone at Airoli first, and the bus station here serves as the immediate pickup and drop-off point for this substantial cross-harbour passenger movement.
The Airoli Bus Station, operated by NMMT (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport), is at the western end of Airoli’s Sector zones — 71 metres from Airoli Station on the Trans-Harbour harbour railway line, and 221 metres from Airoli Station (West). NMMT, established January 23, 1996 with an initial 25-bus fleet and now operating over 150 routes, uses the Airoli Bus Station as the northern terminus for several important routes including Route 5 (Airoli Bus Station to Ghansoli Depot) and Route 05 (Airoli to Bhiwandi). BEST buses cross the Mulund-Airoli Bridge from Mumbai’s LBS Marg to serve destinations including Vashi, Chembur, Sion, Mulund, Bhandup, Powai, Dindoshi, and Borivali from this zone.
The commercial character of Airoli’s bus station catchment has shifted over the past decade. The iGate Knowledge Park (previously Patni Knowledge Park), Reliable Tech Park, and Mindspace commercial zones give Airoli an IT and corporate identity alongside its older residential and printing-industry character — the Times of India print facility is here — making the morning and evening bus station traffic a professional commuter population distinct from the more mixed demographic of older Navi Mumbai nodes.
Airoli Bus Station Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Airoli Bus Station (NMMT) |
| Location | Sector zones, Airoli, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Operated By | NMMT (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport); BEST |
| NMMT Established | January 23, 1996 |
| First Service | Route 5 at 5:40 AM |
| Last Service | Route 144AC at 12:20 AM |
| Key NMMT Routes | Route 5 (Airoli BS–Ghansoli Depot), Route 05 (Airoli–Bhiwandi), Route 2AC (Airoli Sector 10–Thane) |
| BEST Routes | Airoli–Vashi, Airoli–Chembur, Airoli–Sion, Airoli–Mulund, Airoli–Bhandup, Airoli–Borivali |
| Nearest Railway Station | Airoli Station (harbour line Trans-Harbour link) — 221–308 m |
| Nearest Metro Station | Navi Mumbai Metro (CIDCO) — closest stop; airport metro in future |
| Distance from Thane | Approx. 8–10 km; 8 minutes by train |
| Distance from Vashi | Approx. 8–10 km |
| Distance from Mulund | Approx. 3–5 km via Mulund-Airoli Bridge |
| Mulund-Airoli Bridge | One of only 2 road bridges connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai |
| IT Parks Nearby | Mindspace, Reliable Tech Park, iGate Knowledge Park |
| Airport Access | NMMT buses toward Belapur or Nerul for Navi Mumbai International Airport shuttle connections |
Location
Airoli Bus Station is within Airoli’s residential and commercial sector zone — the NMMT stop and the adjacent Airoli Railway Station together create a compact transit node where bus-to-train transfers take under 5 minutes. The Mulund-Airoli Bridge toll naka is nearby, and auto-rickshaws available at the bridge toll plaza serve as an additional first-mile option for passengers arriving from Mumbai who cross the bridge. The commercial parks of Mindspace and Reliable Tech Park are within a short commute radius.
Directions
From Airoli Railway Station (Trans-Harbour Harbour Line): Walk 221 metres — the railway station and bus station are practically co-located.
From Mulund (Mumbai): Cross the Mulund-Airoli Bridge by BEST bus or auto-rickshaw — approximately 3 to 5 kilometres, 10 to 20 minutes.
From Thane Railway Station: Trans-Harbour harbour line to Airoli Station approximately 8 minutes. NMMT Route 2AC connects Airoli Sector 10 to Thane Railway Station.
From Vashi: NMMT or BEST bus services connecting Vashi through the Kopar Khairane-Ghansoli-Airoli corridor, approximately 8 to 10 kilometres.
Connectivity
Airoli Station on the Trans-Harbour harbour railway line (Thane-Vashi-Panvel corridor) is within 300 metres — trains to Thane (8 minutes), Vashi, Nerul, and Panvel operate throughout the day. Navi Mumbai Metro CIDCO is expanding through the region. BEST buses crossing the Mulund-Airoli Bridge give direct connectivity to Mumbai’s northeastern suburbs. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which opened in 2025, is accessible by connecting NMMT buses toward Belapur or Nerul and taking NMMT AC shuttle services.
Nearby Areas
Mindspace and Reliable Tech Park: The IT and commercial park clusters of Airoli — housing major MNC offices, BPO centers, and technology companies — constitute the professional catchment that generates the workday bus station traffic, particularly the morning inflow from Thane, Mulund, and Mumbai. Times of India Print City: The newspaper’s major printing facility in Airoli is one of the area’s most significant industrial employers. Mulund-Airoli Bridge Zone: The toll naka and commercial establishments that have grown around the bridge approach have created a secondary commercial node at the Mumbai-Navi Mumbai boundary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Where is Airoli Bus Station located?
A: In the Airoli sector zone, Navi Mumbai — 221 to 308 metres from Airoli Railway Station on the Trans-Harbour harbour line.
Q2. Which operators serve Airoli Bus Station?
A: NMMT (Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport) and BEST both serve Airoli with city bus routes toward Ghansoli, Bhiwandi, Vashi, Thane, Chembur, Mulund, and Borivali.
Q3. What are the first and last bus times at Airoli Bus Station?
A: First service: Route 5 at 5:40 AM. Last service: Route 144AC at 12:20 AM.
Q4. What is the Mulund-Airoli Bridge’s significance for this bus station?
A: One of only two road bridges connecting Mumbai to Navi Mumbai, it routes significant cross-harbour bus and vehicle traffic directly through Airoli — making the bus station a first stop for many passengers entering Navi Mumbai from Mumbai’s eastern suburbs.
Q5. How do I reach Navi Mumbai International Airport from Airoli Bus Station?
A: Take any NMMT bus toward Belapur or Nerul, then connect to NMMT AC shuttle Route A-3 from Belapur to the airport.